Final report
On 11 March 2004, while assisting with cargo hold repairs at anchor off the Queensland port of Hay Point, an engineer cadet fell from a hold ladder, landing on the tank top about ten metres below. He died from his injuries before an emergency medical helicopter, with a doctor on board, landed on the ship.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 201 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 11/03/2004 |
| Location | Hay Point |
| State | Queensland |
| Report release date | 15/06/2004 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Marine |
| Marine occurrence category | Fatality |
| Occurrence class | Serious Incident |
| Highest injury level | Fatal |
Ship details
| Name | Yu Long Shan |
|---|---|
| IMO number | 7701483 |
| Ship type | Bulk carrier |
| Flag | China |
| Destination | Hay Point, Qld |